Beginning Band-3rd Period Assignments

Complete research on your instrument, list of music repertoire, music lesson video, before you get started video, how to play your instrument video and solo performance recording. Due Monday, June 1.

Step 1: Choose a solo - you can find a solo in your Standard of Excellence book page 36-37 or choose one on your own. The sheet music and audio can also be found on SmartMusic. This is a great tool to practice your solo.
Step 2: Start practicing today!!!
Step 3: Then when you are ready to record your solo, I suggest using a meternome in your ear (AirPods, earphones) to accurately keep time and count your rests. Don't forget to wear concert black attire (tie optional). 
Step 4: Submit your solo video (not just audio) by Monday, June 1.

Comment 3 things about the music by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Create a lesson style video of how to play your instrument.
-Mouthpiece placement
-Fingering positions & slide positions
-Making a sound
-The first 5 notes
-Tips on how to start playing

Comment 3 things about the music by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the music by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the music by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Create a video on what items someone needs before they can start playing their instrument. Include the instrument, mouthpiece, cleaning supplies, stand, music, and pencil. Make sure you explain cleaning, maintenance, and repair techniques. Be as specific as possible when explaining.
What materials does someone need?
How to open the case?
How to take the instrument out of the case?
How to assemble the instrument?
How to put the instrument back in its case?
What materials does someone need to clean the instrument?
How do you clean the instrument?
What are the common repair problems for that instrument?
Where does someone take an instrument that needs repairs? Brushstroke Music (San Dimas), Sam Ash

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the music by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the music by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Create a music video lesson explaining how to the music staff to someone that doesn’t know anything about music. Include pictures and videos as needed. Be as specific as possible when explaining. You may use the Clips apps (record, edit and make poster slides) or https://www.screencastify.com (record's your desktop screen) to create your video. Explain the following items:
-Treble or Bass Clef (what is it? where is it located? what's another name for it? why is it important?)
-Time Signature (what is it? where is it located? why do we need it?)
-Measure (what is it?)
-How to Read Notes (what tricks are there for remembering "Every Good Band Does Fine"? where are they located? what can they look like?)

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the music by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

May the 4th be with you! Comment 3 things about the music by the end of the day.

Create a list of warm ups, etudes, solo, small group, and full ensemble repertoire that features your instrument. Be sure to include the title, composer and video link. See the attached example. Due Monday, May 4.

Post a picture in your college/sports attire for 2 points extra credit!

Name your favorite song used in a movie. Then list to it and comment the title and 3 things about that song.

Post a picture with your most creative family photo for 2 points extra credit.

Comment 3 things about the music by the end of the day.

Post a picture in your twin attire for 2 points extra credit!

Complete research and fill out the information in the outline. Make sure you cite your sources. See the example in the Beginning Band Final Project. Due Wednesday, April 29.

Post a picture in your Hawaiian attire for 2 points extra credit!

Comment 3 things about the music by the end of the day.

Post a picture in your superhero attire for 2 points extra credit!

Comment 3 things about the music before the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Create an Acapella song with your partner. Watch La Vie en Rose by Blue Stars Drum & Bulge Corps as an example. You may play any instrument and choose any song (SmartMusic or sheet music from the internet). The song length must be a minimum of 1 minute and have at least 4 split screens (with everyone's face visible). You may use Apple Users: Acapella app (free) or iMovie Android Users: Acapella Maker to record/edit your song. Attached are Acapella and iMovie tutorials. Be creative and have fun!

Partners
Joaquin & Dylan
Aidan & Silas
Aaron & Leo
Jacob, Anthony & Marc
Alejandro & Ethan

Comment ok when you read this for 5 points extra credit.

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Welcome back! Comment one thing that you did over Easter break.

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Record yourself playing #57. Theme from Symphony No. 1 (Standard of Excellence page 15) in SmartMusic

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Comment 3 things about the song by the end of the day.

Record yourself playingThe Great Locomotive Chase (measures 1-147) on Smart Music.

FREE JOURNAL - Type one thing you have done over this break.

Record yourself playing #56 Warm Up on SmartMusic.

Write 3 things about the song in the comments. Reminder I will check all Listening Journals for the week on Fridays at noon. This is how I will be taking attendance.

Write 3 things about the song in the comments. Reminder I will check all Listening Journals for the week on Fridays at noon. This is how I will be taking attendance.

Write 3 things about the song in the comments.
Reminder I will check all Listening Journals for the week on Fridays at noon. This is how I will be taking attendance.

Write 3 things about the song in the comments.
Reminder I will check all Listening Journals for the week on Fridays at noon. This is how I will be taking attendance.

Write 3 things about the song in the comments.
Reminder I will check all Listening Journals for the week on Fridays at noon. This is how I will be taking attendance.

Record yourself playing #51. Skip It, Lou on SmartMusic

Listening Journal #63-91 due Friday, February 28
Attached is the Listening Journal with audio links

Record yourself playing The Great Locomotive Chase by Robert W Smith while using a meternome. You may play it at ANY tempo. Make sure that I can see your fingers.

Clarinets: measures 29-49
Alto Saxophones: measures 29-45
Trumpets: measures 29-57
Trombones: measures 29-57
Percussion: measures 29-49

Take a screenshot of your results from the note identification and note construction challenge

You will clap and count the rhythms measures 13-15 on the Section 9 worksheet.

Record a video of yourself playing notes #1-5 as whole notes going up and down AND Jingle Bells. Make sure that I able to see your fingerings/positions in the video.

Below is the Unit 1 Study Guide & Google Slides.

Complete the Unit 1 Study Guide for 5 points extra credit.

You will clap and count the rhythms measures 7-9 on the Section 9 worksheet.

Unit 1 Quiz is on Wednesday, September 11
Chapter 1: Rhythm, Chapter 2: Sound, Chapter 3: Performing Media & Chapter 4: Music Notation

You will clap and count the rhythms measures 1-6 on the Section 9 worksheet.

This is NOT homework! You will have the entire class period on Tuesday to complete this assignment.

Create a Google Slide Presentation (with your group):
Slide 1- Instrument Category & your names
Slide 2- List and pictures of all the instruments in your category
Slide 3- For 2 instruments, answer the following:
-Where did the instrument originate?
-When was the instrument created?
-Who created the instrument?
-What type of ensembles (groups) can this instrument play in?
-Any interesting facts
Slide 4- Video of one instrument from your category
Slide 5- Cite your sources

Due on Wednesday, September 4. Then your group will present it for Wednesday's class.

You will clap and count a line from the Rhythm Practice 1 & 3 worksheet.

On the front, create an album cover of your life. On the back, create an album title. Write your first and last name. List 10 songs with their artists that are important to you. See the attached example and album template.
Due Monday, August 19.